Bares für Rares faces eclipse‑driven broadcast pause and surprising antique find
Germany’s long‑running antiques‑show Bares für Rares is scheduled to air a special “XXL” edition on 12 August 2026. ZDF warned that, if weather permits clear skies, the programme could be interrupted for ten minutes to broadcast a live total solar eclipse taking place over Mallorca, Spain. The network will decide based on forecasts a few days before the show, and the pause would occur between 20:25 and 20:35 CET before the episode resumes.
In a recent regular episode, an unassuming metal tin brought by two brothers from their late grandmother’s belongings turned out to contain a set of vintage condoms from the 1950‑60s. The discovery startled dealer David Suppes and led host Horst Lichter to comment, “Dat sind Kondome?” The experts valued the items at €30‑50, marking the first time the programme displayed such a find.
Both stories illustrate how the popular ZDF series blends quirky historical objects with occasional scheduling adjustments tied to astronomical events.